I am Earlene Papp, a high school Life Skills teacher with nearly 37 years of dedicated service to my district. Throughout my career, I have held a variety of roles, and for the past 13 years I have had the privilege of teaching Life Skills. In my classroom, students learn essential skills such as cooking, grocery shopping, completing household tasks, communicating effectively with others, and participating in vocational training. Alongside these functional skills, they also work toward completing their core high school classes. Supporting students as they develop independence and confidence during their high school years is deeply meaningful to me, and I am committed to helping each learner reach their fullest potential.